What happened on Saturday January 05, 1985?

Here's what happened on January 05, 1985:

• Operation Moses: Jewish Refugee Airlift from Sudan to Israel In a significant humanitarian operation, thousands of Ethiopian Jewish refugees were airlifted from Sudan to Israel, marking a critical moment in the rescue and resettlement of the Beta Israel community. This covert mission, part of a larger effort to bring Ethiopian Jews to Israel, represented a complex geopolitical and humanitarian undertaking during a turbulent period in the region.
• Atari 520ST Computer Introduction at Consumer Electronics Show At the Winter Consumer Electronics Show, Atari unveiled the groundbreaking 520ST computer, a powerful personal computing system featuring advanced specifications for its time. The computer boasted 512 kB RAM, 192 kB ROM with Digital Research's GEM operating system, impressive graphics capabilities including 640x400 monochrome or 320x200 16-color display from a 512-color palette, a dedicated MIDI interface, and included a mouse. Priced competitively at US$599, the Atari 520ST represented a significant milestone in personal computing technology.
• Space Shuttle Discovery Prepares for STS 51-C Mission NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery was moved to the launch pad in preparation for the STS 51-C mission, a significant milestone in the space shuttle program. This mission represented another step in the United States' space exploration efforts during the mid-1980s.
• Bryan Trottier's Penalty Shot Attempt During a hockey game, Bryan Trottier, a prominent New York Islanders player, failed to convert his 9th penalty shot attempt, highlighting the challenging nature of penalty shots in professional ice hockey.
• Richard Butler, English Footballer Richard Butler was an English professional footballer active during the mid-1980s. While specific details about his career are limited in this entry, he was part of the professional football landscape during this period.

Events in 1985

January 05, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 05, 1985

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 1985

January 05, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 5th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1985 can also be written as 1/5/1985 in the US and as 5/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

Famous people born on January 05, 1985:

• Luvvie Ajayi

  Luvvie Ajayi is a Nigerian-American author, digital strategist, and cultural commentator known for her witty social critique and bestselling...

• Fabienne Suter
• Jorge Alonso
• Mélanie Bernier
• Aline Bonjour
• Victor Bulat
• Dan Cage
• Ughetta d'Onorascenzo
• Ludovic Guerriero
• Kazuki Hara
• Hamdi Harbaoui
• Harrison Tasher
• Marek Kvapil
• Mercedes Peris
• Nathan Pond
• Danielle Lins
• Saša Stamenković
• Silvia Toffano
• Filip Trejbal
• Diego Vera

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on January 5th

Famous people died on January 05, 1985:

• Robert L. Surtees

  American cinematographer (b. 1906).

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on January 5th

January 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Madonna - Like A Virgin
2. Duran Duran - Wild Boys
3. The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
4. New Edition - Cool It Now
5. Pat Benatar - We Belong

January 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
2. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
4. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
5. Wham! - I'm Your Man

January 05, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Midnight Star - Operator
2. Ashford & Simpson - Solid
3. The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
4. Glenn Jones - Show Me
5. Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 05, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 05, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 1985 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 05, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:14 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on January 05, 1985

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Someone born on January 05, 1985 is:

40 years 3 months old,

or 483 months and 18 days old,

or 2102 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14718 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1985?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 05, 1985.

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